Environment

Project aims to restore one-fith of NZ to forest

An ambitious new project aims to re-plant and restore at least 2.1 million hectares of native forest over the next 10 years. Recloaking Papatūānuku has... Read More

Keeping informed about natural hazards

Tauranga is potentially affected by numerous natural hazards, and it's important we plan ahead to help us prepare for these as best we can, according to the... Read More

Expired and damaged car seats saved from landfill

Much loved and used car seats, boosters and capsules will get a second lease on life thanks to a collaborative effort with the Western Bay community. Over... Read More

Mount Maunganui: Life in a polluted air shed

People are dying while pollution continues belching into the air in one of New Zealand's most beautiful beachside suburbs. What will it take to stop it? On... Read More

Why is Cathedral Cove shut indefinitely?

Cathedral Cove, with its pristine beach and stunning rock formations, draws hundreds of thousands of tourists every year. But it's closed for business and... Read More

Good news for world’s rarest dolphin?

The world's rarest marine dolphin, New Zealand's Māui, is getting younger. The tiny population - only about 54 Māui dolphins remain - lives off the west... Read More

Last decade had eight of 10 warmest years in NZ

Eight out of the 10 warmest years ever recorded in New Zealand up to 2022 have been within the last decade, according to data released by Stats... Read More

Natural hazards: Climate change impact explored

Canterbury researchers have received EQC funding to investigate how climate change could increase the risk of damage triggered by earthquakes and landslides. The... Read More

Anglers disappointed over BOP lake closure

The decision to stop access to Lake Ōkataina near Rotorua, due to concerns about the potential spread of the invasive gold clam species, is a blow to anglers... Read More

Resilience hubs for Hawke's Bay residents

Rural communities in Hawke's Bay will soon be better prepared for disasters thanks to new facilities designed to help them cope when they become isolated. A... Read More

Election EV promises

Proposed investment into infrastructure for electric vehicles will see more people turning to battery power according to Automobile Association's Simon Douglas. Earlier... Read More

Five of the best green spaces in Tauranga

Best known for its beachy lifestyle, the Bay of Plenty's biggest city hides some stunning parks and gardens in its interior thanks, in part, to its famously... Read More